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Remove Tach and Replace with a new Clock

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by rkammer, Apr 25, 2023.

  1. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    I'm about to remove a factory tach from the cluster and replace with the 24 hour Rallye Clock which my car came with from the factory. I'm aware that the factory clock connector is already back there.

    I've R&R'd a tach before but it's been awhile so help me remember if I can do this by just removing the dash cover and maybe the radio? Or, do I need to drop the steering column and remove the cluster screws in order to lower the cluster to get to the tach/clock location?

    Here's the new clock and the in-dash tach which will come out.
    In-Dash Tach.JPEG New Rallye Clock.jpg
     
    rkammer, Apr 25, 2023
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  2. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    It can be done through the radio hole with some patience,but till you remove the radio,the support bracket etc,you can remove the dash pad,drop the steering column and do it that was a little simpler.Don't forget that pesky little wire that makes the needle move to each gear though.
     
    bignastyGS, Apr 25, 2023
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  3. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    The big question is if it's a AC car or non AC. The radio removal is more involved on an AC car. And I think the center ducting gets in the way when taking out the clock. I think I took the dash pad off too
     
    CJay, Apr 25, 2023
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  4. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    Yes, I remember that little gear indicator linkage. I bent it the first time I removed a cluster. Never again. LOL
     
    rkammer, Apr 25, 2023
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  5. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    Yes, it's an AC car and I had to remove the center duct on my last GS to install a tach. I think I may just lower the steering column and detach the cluster.
     
    rkammer, Apr 25, 2023
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  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    If you actually remove the dash screws and pull the dash forward, you can install it from the top. You have to unhook the dash harness from the J hooks to get the clearance needed. It's what I did when I removed my Autometer tach to install the repaired stock tach.
     
    LARRY70GS, Apr 25, 2023
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  7. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    I'm remembering that since my car is an AC car, the center duct was a PITA to remove to get to the tach that way so, I've concluded that going in from the top is the way to go. Did you have to remove the dash pad and lower the steering column for your tach install?
     
    rkammer, Apr 25, 2023
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  8. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Dash pad is coming off in any scenario
     
    CJay, Apr 25, 2023
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  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yes, it isn't so bad after you have done it numerous times. Don't forget the 2 screws above the pods, and the nuts above the glove box liner before you pull the dash pad.

    George N has a write up to refresh your memory.

    http://www.buickperformanceclub.com/cluster.htm
     
    LARRY70GS, Apr 25, 2023
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  10. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    You have to remove the pad to get the center AC duct out.
     
    12lives, Apr 26, 2023
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